A 48-year-old man from Tamworth was arrested on suspicion of common assault and weapon offences after an incident in Wilnecote on August 20. He remains in police custody as Staffordshire Police continue their investigation.
Ghost broking scams are surging, with 84% of young drivers unaware of the fraud. One 20-year-old lost a £24,500 car and licence. Learn how to avoid this costly mistake.
Rochdale churches congratulate students on GCSE and A-Level results, announce upcoming services, art exhibitions, and community events across St Mary's, Holy Trinity, and St Chad's.
Met Police investigate around 70 VW badge thefts in south-east London between 15 and 19 July. Owners advised to report incidents and contact dealers.
Croydon Council proposes GPS ankle tags for repeat shoplifters at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda, plus exclusion zones, to combat shoplifting.
Labour government plans compulsory eyesight tests for drivers over 70 at licence renewal, plus cognitive checks for those with medical conditions, replacing self-declaration.
Active Row Thames Valley, a new youth rowing initiative by London Youth Rowing and Thames Water, launched at Reading Rowing Club, offering local students coaching and personal development.
Seven-year-old Gracie from West Wales received a Child of Wales Awards certificate of merit after raising over £65,000 for Wales Air Ambulance, funding 18 missions.
Belper and Duffield Rotary will host its Young Heroes Award Ceremony at Shottle Hall Hotel this October, honouring eight exceptional local young people for bravery, generosity, and resilience, with special guests Jonathan Davies MP and Jake Buxton.
Locals say Warwickshire's Burton Dassett Hills, a 1971 country park with panoramic views, offers the 'best sunset' near Birmingham, just 50 minutes away by car.
The Kennel Club analysed over 11 million registrations, revealing pedigree numbers have fallen since 1990, putting 115 breeds at risk of disappearing from the UK.
Sainsbury's suspended AI face scanning at a Dulwich store after Matt Arnold was wrongly identified as a shoplifter and ejected, prompting an apology.
Walsall ranks 216th out of 220 in Rightmove survey, making it the fifth worst place to live in the UK. Birmingham, Dudley and Wolverhampton also rank in bottom 20.
Two Solihull housing schemes are 'red rated' with completion dates pushed to 2027 and 2028, needing £874,000 in extra funding.
Six normally hidden Birmingham sites, from a bank vault to a bell tower, open free during Heritage Week, September 11-20, 2026.
Salah Barzi, 30, was jailed for 18 months after threatening Reuben Davis with a knife outside Heron Foods in Erdington, then fleeing into a mosque.
Plans to transform the eyesore base of Knights House in Sutton Coldfield into a restaurant and retail unit have been submitted, aiming to tackle anti-social behaviour.
More than 50 Tidbury Green villagers protested against potentially 1,000+ new homes, with over 100 signs appearing in gardens across the Solihull village.
Safeside, West Midlands Fire Service's immersive village in Nechells, teaches children road, water, fire and personal safety through realistic scenarios.
Police dismantled a £500,000 underground cannabis grow near Wolston, hidden beneath a shipping container, arresting five people on suspicion of producing cannabis.
Clair Birch, 59, has six months to demolish or modify a £170,000 two-storey annexe built for her disabled daughter in Worcester, after losing appeals against a council enforcement notice.
Three teenage boys who were filmed kicking heads off flowers in Sutton Coldfield town centre have replanted the display after police used a restorative justice approach.
A grandmother from Evesham has visited Whitemead Forest Park for over 25 years, with more than 40 relatives joining the annual tradition that began in 1999.
Tina Wood, who overcame dyslexia and rejection, has been shortlisted for a Great British Pub Award after transforming the Ashmore Inn in Wolverhampton into a community hub with a food bank.
West Midlands Police issue CCTV image of a man sought after a victim was stabbed in the arm with a key and his van damaged on Gorsebrook Road, Dunstall, on 1 August.
Fraudsters use AI to analyse holiday photos from Instagram and Facebook, identify locations and craft convincing phishing emails to steal bank details. McAfee tested 21,000 images.
Shocking scenes on Birmingham's packed nightlife strip saw a man brandish a machete, sparking fear among revellers and prompting a police response.
Freezing shoes for 24 hours kills odour-causing bacteria and fungus, removes gum, and may stretch tight fits, says shoe expert Julian Nelson.
Arran Armit, 47, of Sutton Coldfield, has been charged with burglary after a resident spotted him allegedly stealing parcels on Walmley Road and alerted police.
Leah and Rahim returned to Burry Port RNLI with £3,223 raised at a cricket club event, bringing their total since 2012 to nearly £40,000 in memory of Sam Capper.